Allora Advertiser - 1st March 2023

Allora Advertiser

Allora Advertiser

Wednesday, 1st March 2023

London Plane Tree Gets The Chop

Allora is well known for its magnificent trees in the main street. Unfortunately there was a huge London Plane Tree that was unwell.

The tree stood at 31 Herbert Street, Allora – just south of the old Bank building.

The Southern Downs Regional Council brought in a specialised team including a qualified Arborist to check out the situation and hopefully salvage the tree.

However, borers were found to have attacked the tree. It was removed on Monday by Garwood Tree Services as the tree posed a safety risk to the community.

A plan will be undertaken to find a suitable replacement.

Prime Lifestyle Block

CLIFTON | 16328 New England Highway

The block is a blank canvas just waiting for you to develop into your new home.

Soil type is self mulching chocolate to black soil cultivation areas, good areas of improved and native grasses with the dominant species being Queensland blue grass.

The land contour is flat with a gentle slope from South to North Fencing is good to excellent, predominantly barb with split posts and steel pickets. The property as it stands has an entry point from the New England Highway and Gatton Clifton Road, various gates are located on the Western boundary onto an unformed gazetted road that divides neighbouring properties.

Inclusions in the sale include a 5 meter long water trough and a shelter shed open on the North eastern side, the shelter shed has dimensions of 6m x 5m

This block has been used over the last 25 years for grazing and as such no bore has been drilled or power connected!

We invite OFFERS TO PURCHASE. As this property has been operated as a farming enterprise, GST is payable if applicable.

Please contact Ian 0417 077 293 or Eugene 0474 777 022 should you wish to inspect.

Nutrien Harcourts Clifton is excited to bring to market this prime Lifestyle block located on the New England Highway, just a stones throw away from Clifton and Allora.

Plant Shop

The Hobby Shop I think I have said before in the Allora Advertiser that my brother William and me love making model aeroplanes, tanks and ships. We are always working on a model of some sort on our own or maybe with our granddad Dan Dan who also likes building models. Well my new favourite place is a hobby shop called Hobbyrama which is in Brisbane. Because it is in Brisbane we don’t get to go there a lot, but sometimes Mum or Dad take us to Brisbane and if we are lucky we stop in at Hobbyrama. When I started building models I thought that the model kits were the most important. But actually the most important thing is all the glues and paints and thinners which you have to use to make the models look right. So when we go to Hobbyrama I use my pocket money to buy these things. On Sunday my dad had to go to a meeting in Brisbane so William and me went down too and after the meeting dad took us to Hobbyrama which was great. I got some paints and thinners which come in tiny little cans about the size of a walnut. There are so many but I am trying to get the colours which you need for model planes like the ones from World War Two like Hurricanes and Spitfires and Messerschmit 109s. The photo is of me and William at Hobbyrama in one of the isles with all of the models. They are stacked up way over my head and there are so many that I can’t believe it. Also, I have to tell everyone the sad news that I have. Last week I wrote about Albert the Skinny Cat and how lovely he was. Well Albert was bitten by a brown snake two days later and he died just as mum arrived at the vet with him. My whole family was upset and Dad was away in Brisbane for Parliament so it was horrible for him too. Poor Albert was such a loving cat and we miss him.

Jeremy Lister, age 12

Plans For Allora’s Two Museums

A proposed development application was submitted to the Southern Downs Regional Council late last year by the Allora & District Historical Society, for the relocation of two buildings on the original museum site on Drayton Street to the site of the old Shire Hall on Warwick Street Allora. Submissions closed on 20th February with none received relating to this application

The application seeks a Community Change of Use, being an extension to the existing Allora Museum Precinct at 53 Warwick Street, relocation of two buildings and preliminary

approval for building works.

The museum at 27 Drayton Street is located in the School of Arts Building which was originally Allora’s first Court House, built in 1866 in Raff Street. When the new Court House was built in 1884, the School of Arts purchased the building.

The move to 53 Warwick Street will give Allora one large Museum Precinct packed with history and memorabilia from this area.

The next big step for the Allora & District Historical Society is to obtain a grant for the cost of relocating the buildings from Drayton Street to Warwick Street.

It will be a huge job to move the memorabilia but members are quietly optimistic.

On the move to Warwick Street if grant money is available.

Thank you everyone for your pots of hardy plants to give to the Show Society. When we next meet in March I hope to have a date that we may help the Show Society plant out their new gardens at the Show Ground.

Our March get-together

will be on Tuesday 7th, visiting Deirdre’s new country garden at Spring Creek. She’s looking forward to advice from experienced Allora and district gardeners. Please be at 1 Drayton Street at 1.30 if you wish to travel with the group. New gardeners are always welcome. Bring a plate for afternoon tea. Otherwise ring Jane (4666 3868) or Sandra (0409 542 692) for Deirdre’s address if you’ll be going straight there. Deirdre will be expecting us at 2 o’clock.

Annual World Day of Prayer 2023

The ladies of Taiwan have developed this years World Day of Prayer with the theme “I have heard about your faith” from Ephesians 1:15-20. This is an international Christian movement to which all are invited. One day set aside to pray for needs identified by the women of Taiwan.

Taiwan is a small island nation with a land mass about half the size of Tasmania and a population of about 23 million, Australia’s population is just over 26 million.

The economy is based on industrial manufacture, and exports of electronics and machinery.

The WDP will be held at Scots Presbyterian Church, Jubb Street, Allora on Friday 3rd March at 10am, followed by morning tea. We invite YOU to come.

Yet another Blue Tree

Small grass fire at Talgai

On Monday night a small grass fire was reported on Bott Road and Dalyrmple Creek Road.

One Fire Unit was called but by the time it arrived the fire had been extinguished.

The Blue Tree Project is spreading like a weed through the eastern Downs, with yet another Blue Tree painted, this time at Deuchar.

The Blue Tree can be found on the corner of East Street (Warwick Allora Road) and Marrinans Road.

It was painted by Clifton’s Emma Crewes and Wendy Bailey with paint donated

by the Get Chopped Pub at Greenmount.

Other blue trees can be found on King Street in Clifton, the New England Highway at Cambooya and Gatton Clifton Road at Fordsdale

The Blue Tree Project’s mission is to help raise awareness of mental health struggles by encouraging communication.

A Blue Tree has sprouted on the Allora side of Deuchar.

Home Owners Concerned For Large Grass Fire

Allora Is Ready For Those Magnificent Heavy Horses

One hundred horses will be featuring at this years festival on 18th and 19th March.

Two full days to enjoy the demonstrations of working horses as well as breed and heritage displays.

There will be a top line-up of breeds such as Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire, Draught Horse, Gypsy Cob and Drum Horses. There’ll be added exhibits this year of rare breeds including Highland Cattle and miniature goats.

You’ll find more details on the Darling Darling

Heavy Horse Festival website on - www. heavyhorsefestival.com.au or email ddheavyhorses@ gmail.com

On Monday morning a grass fire started in a paddock on Elphinstone Road Allora. Units from Allora’s Auxiliary Fire Brigade supported by Allora’s Rural Fire Brigade and Massie Fire Brigade arrived to fight the blaze.

It’s estimated that about 8 acres of grass burnt in close vicinity to a number of houses.

Home owners were using hoses to help fight the fire. It’s believed a spark from a lawn mower hitting a rock started the fire.

Clare and Sonny.

WARWICK

• 3 Bedroom

• Air-con in lounge living

• Good kitchen/dining

• Bath, separate shower, vanity,

• Laundry utility, separate toilet

• Storage

• Fenced 506 m² yard

• Single garage in backyard

INVESTORS: Rent appraisal $330 per week

FRUIT SHOP ON HIGHWAY $250,000 Offers Considered

ARATULA

Ideally suited to owner operator, possibly with young family

• Highway corner frontage est. 30 yrs

• Essential bus. operating t/out Covid-19

• Fully equipped coffee, smoothie, juice, crepe and waffle bar

• 18 products on consignment

• 2 Satellite liquor licences

• Ext product instore outside of fruit+ veg

• Cold rooms, refrigeration, display units

• Delivery truck & Forklift

• 45-60 mins from Cent. Produce Market

$ 450,000+ FAMILY FRIENDLY ROSENTHAL HEIGHTS

Designed for family living.

• 4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car

• Main bed has en suite, walk-in robe

• Bathroom has separate shower, vanity

• Separate toilet • Separate laundry

• Modern open plan living

• Galley kitchen, large pantry

• Undercover entertaining

• Fully fenced 845 m²

• Vehicle access to backyard

175,000

Boundary realignment allows for almost an acre, 3350 m² level allotment with 2 street frontages to Bennett Street and Erhardt Street (off Darling Street)

• Town Water available

• All city facilities

• Fenced

Settlement can occur once survey and paperwork is finalized.

• On the banks of Greymare Creek

• Level block, slopes gently to the creek

• Bitumen road frontage

• Ideal spot, privacy, relaxed country lifestyle

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• 20 Mins west of Warwick

WE NEED RENTAL PROPERTY IN GOOD REPAIR CALL …HELEN HARM REAL ESTATE 4661 3663 WE HAVE NO VACANCIES!!!

PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE A RENTAL AVAILABLE

MARYVALE 6637 m² (1.6 Acres)

• Views of valley back to Great Dividing Range

• Flood Free and gently sloping Ideal spot, privacy, relaxed country lifestyle

• Escape the hustle & bustle of city

• Live in picturesque Southern Down Region

• Direct access to main

650,000+

• 3 bed, Clad to save painting

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• Rain water

• Old sheds, chook run

• Highway frontage

•

ART DECO DESIGNER

$ 325,000

ON LESLIE DAM SHORELINE

$ 500,000+

STANTHORPE

• Rendered 3 bed in Amosfield Rd Fireplace in lounge living

• Kitchen has slow combustion & electric stove dining

• Dining has timber windows

• Shower, vanity & toilet

• Laundry & Storage

• Single garage in fenced 625 m² yard

• Artist studio with fireplace in backyard

HIGH ON A HILL

$ 375,000

WORKIN' WEAR WARWICK

LAND

• Rustic open plan timber cottage

• Basic kitchen & bathroom

• Deck on the North overlooks Leslie Dam

• Fenced boundary to 3.2 Ha

• Riparian rights are part of the title

• Private road in to the property from Glenvale Rd

• Wildlife is plentiful and varied

• Great family getaway with lots on offer.

$ 210,000 + STOCK

MARYVALE

Enjoy country living!

• Air con + wood fire

• 2 Bed Westbuilt, 2 built-in

• Open Living areas

agent’s report

• Shower, vanity & toilet + laundry

• Vinyl flooring in Living

• Garage converted to Studio

• Carport, shed

• Fully fenced 2023 m² yard

• 3 Large rain water tanks

• Room for a vegie patch

See www.helenharm.com for more listings

WARWICK - 25930 m², high profile Commercial, 2 street frontage, Zoned specialised

- 917

AS NEW DUPLEX $ 795,000

WARWICK

Each Unit has:

• 3 Large built-in bedrooms

• 2 bath, master has ensuite

• Living dining off the kitchen

• Lounge with air-con

• Bathroom has shower, vanity & toilet

• 2 enclosed courtyards

• Laundry • Storage cupboards

• Solar power • Rain water tank

• 2 bay garage • 997 m² yard

INVESTORS: Currently rented for $900 p.w.

LAST BLOCK

Sell products always in demand

• Main Street location

• Workwear, work boots, safety supplies & more

• Solid customer & account base

• Open 5 ½ days

• Steady growth since 2008

• Easily run by Owner + 1 or 2

$ 65,000

HENDON INVESTORS OPPORTUNITY

• 2023 m² with rural views

• Power in Street

• 23K (20 mins) North of Warwick

• Buy single lot 58

SIMPLE COUNTRY LIFE

$ 1,250,000

Short drive to Warwick – 9 mins or 6.9k – Livestock suits 11.8 Ha (29 Ac)

PROPERTY • Large 5 Bay Shed

• smll 4 Bay Shed • Cattle Yards, Crush & Race • Dam, 3 paddocks, water troughs + more

RANCH STYLE HOME • 3 bed, built ins – main ens & aircon • Sep shower & bath, separate toilet • Kitchen/Dining –storage, elec appliances • Lounge media has fireplace + aircon • Rain water tanks + town water • Patios front & back

Allora Bowls Notes

early days but at the top of the Leaderboard are the Patterson brothers teams, a bit of friendly rivalry between Greg & Lynn.

Allora Golf Notes

Aggregate was won by Ty and Shannon with a monster 89 points from Tommy Brown and Nick Lake on 71. Thanks to Allora Butchery.

ROUND 4 - What a glorious night for bowls with players all geared up for another round. Think Ryan needs to crank up the music another notch for it to be heard over the thousands of Corellas that are nesting in the trees behind the club. Moley is fighting a losing battle with the birds eating the green, just hope that they move on soon.

Results for the night:

RINK 1: Do It Again 21 d. Doesn’t Matter 7; RINK

2: Peaky Blinders 15 d. Generation Gap 10; RINK

3: Fire Ants 13 d. What A Show 10; RINK 4: Pig Lures

22 d. The Three Stooges

12; RINK 5: Beers, Bowls & Bitches 18 d. Gina’s Babies

9; RINK 6: Phoenix Rising 14 d. The Gecko’s 5; RINK

7: Railway Hotel 22 d. Stone Cutters 14.

Much excitement from the Pig Lures when they won 8 points on one end, sorry Liz they made me put that in. Also well done to the Beers, Bowls & Bitches for your trouncing of Gina’s Babies. I know it is only

Lucky chocolate winners for touchers this week were Nat, Dave Smith, Jim, Liz, Bev & Ashleigh. Thank you Right 1st Time Cleaning for your sponsorship.

Raffle winners were Patto, Moley, Russell P, John E, Heath & Wendy, thank you to Allora Butcher, Railway Hotel and Allora Sports Club for your sponsorship.

Russell had a cut of the cards for the $80 Jackpot but he failed to come up with a Jack or Joker, $100 next week so make sure you buy plenty of raffle tickets. Thanks to Paul Parker Painting for your sponsorship.

Again the Fire Ants came out as the Winners for the night, this is the third time this round, Stone Cutters were the lucky losers. Thanks to Allora Sports Club for this sponsorship.

See you all back again next week

Reminder – Warwick Bowls Club (Leslie Park) is needing players for their Social Bowls Thursday night, names in by 5.30pm for a 6pm start, $12 green fee and supper provided. A fun night of Social Bowls.

Friday’s Allora Hardware

Duckrun was won by Nick Morris on 20 points in a countback from Tommy Brown. Pin shot went to Nick M and long putt and approach to Timmy X. Thanks to Allora Hardware.

Sunday the Allora Butchery Four Ball

Saturday is the first round of the Club Championships and Hethe will be at the club from 8.30 am if you want an early tee time. You will of course need a playing partner.

Sunday is the second round of the Club Championships with the Railway Hotel Monthly Mug played in conjunction. Hit off on Sunday from 7.00 am. See you on the links.

Funding For Community Projects In Maranoa

Maranoa MP David Littleproud is seeking Expressions of Interest from local councils and community groups to receive a share of $150,000 under Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Programme.

This round of the programme aims to support communities recover from the widespread impacts of adverse weather events and current economic pressures while delivering social benefits.

Past rounds have funded a wide variety of projects, including upgrades to community halls and clubhouses, equipment for both aged care and day care facilities, men’s sheds and associated equipment, scoreboards, computers,

inflatable rescue boats and disaster recovery generators.

Grant applications between $2,500 and $20,000 with a maximum project cost of $50,000 are available with project completion required by 31 December 2023. A maximum of 20 projects will be funded in each electorate.

Applicants must be invited to apply by our local Federal MP the Hon David Littleproud MP, Federal Member for Maranoa.

For more information, visit: davidlittleproud. com.au

Access the Round 8 Expressions of Interest Form and return by 5pm this Friday 3rd March.

The Allora Butchery has a reputation for offering their customers the best cuts of meat available.

And this is how it happens!

At the Clifton Prime Cattle Sale Aaron from the Allora Butchery purchased the Champion Prime Heifer sold for Noel Pauli of Back Plains.

Aaron also bought two steers at the sale. Cuts from the Prime Heifer are being held by daughter Grace and helped by the “Prime Heifer” at the butchery, Clare.

$

8,790

Supreme Exhibit of the Clifton Show - Steve Hayward & Kellie Smith’s Black Angus Bull

CREATIVE CORNER

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The cricketer was getting a medical.

SUDOKU

“I dunno, Doc – my fielding is bad lately, I can’t bowl and when I bat I get a duck.”

“Why don’t you try another sport?”

“I can’t, I’m captain of the Australian Cricket Team.”

NOW HIRING

Ashton’s Butchery Pittsworth has a vacancy for a local retail BUTCHER APPRENTICE.

We take great pride and care in teaching all aspects of the retail industry. Immediate start.

If you’re looking for a solid trade, enjoy working with your hands and are a real people person, drop into the shop (66 Yandilla Street) and ask for Rob or Craig. Alternatively, give Rob a call 0407 580 253.

POSITION VACANT BUTCHER

Ashton’s Butchery Pittsworth is seeking a local Quali ed Butcher. To start immediately.

Above award rates and hours negotiable. Drop into the shop and ask for Rob or Craig. Alternatively, give Rob a call 0407 580 253.

DEATH NOTICE

Marion May (Maisie) Abel (nee Shooter) passed away peacefully at the Allora Homestead Friday 24/02/2023. Aged 91 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley & Syd Telford, Donald Hall (deceased), Roslyn & Ken Cooling and Judy Hall. Grandmother of 10, great Grandmother of 22 and great great Grandmother of 2. Sincere thanks to all the staff and Doctors at the Allora Homestead for their devoted care and attention during these past months.

A Memorial Service will be held at a future date to be advised.

JURGENSEN Dorothy Caroline

Late of Warwick, passed away on 22nd February 2023, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved Wife of Kevin (dec’d). Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Lynn and Bob Bryson, Jill and Ross Zischke, Narelle and Graeme Moller. Adored Gran, Great-Granny and Great-Great-Grandmother.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service for Dorothy, to be held at St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Warwick, corner of Albion and Albert Streets, service commencing at 11:00am, Thursday, 2nd March 2023, followed by interment at Eden Gardens Memorial Park, Little Warner Street, Warwick.

T.S. Burstow Funerals Australian and Family owned Warwick Qld 4667 8700

STW FENCING - RURAL FENCING CONTRACTOR

Based in Nobby - Servicing Darling Downs & South East Qld. Scott Wilson 0400 920 630

66 Yandilla Street Pittsworth

Allora/Clifton Anglican Church

ALLORA - 10am Sunday & 10am Wednesday

CLIFTON - 8am Sunday.

5th Sunday, 9am Combined Service

Enquiries to Rev. Matt Skelton, phone 0447 728 227.

Scots Presbyterian Church - Allora

12 Jubb Street, Allora

Worship service each Sunday at 9.30am including online service

Bible Study (BACAD) 7pm Wednesdays online

MEN’S BREAKFAST held on the last Saturday of the month

Enquiries to Pastor Elton Wiltshire 4666 3743

A Warm Welcome to ALL.

Uniting Church Allora

SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT 9.00AM. Enquiries phone 4666 3225. All welcome.

The Catholic Community of ST. PATRICK’S, ALLORA

1st SUNDAY at 9.00am, 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS at 5.30pm, EVERY TUESDAY, 9.30am.

LAYLED LITURGY, with Communion - 4th & 5th SUNDAYS at 9.00am.

For information on Baptism, Weddings, Funerals and other church enquiries, phone 4666 3377.

St Patrick’s Parish School (Prep - Yr. 6), enquiries 4666 3551.